New Website Informs Public on Road Construction and Commute Alternatives in the Capital Region
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Capital Region Planning Commission (CRPC), The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and other Parishes in our region, announce the launch of the Capital Region Road Construction Commuter Map, now available at:
To meet the transportation needs of our growing population and ease congestion throughout the Capital Region, major construction projects are underway, including road widening, traffic signal upgrades, and the construction of roundabouts.
Website visitors can explore the map of projects to understand how and when the construction will affect their commutes. The site provides project summaries and construction timeline estimates, which will be updated as new information becomes available. Among the project highlights are:
The expansion of Interstate 10 to four lanes in each direction from the I-10/I-12 Split to the Mississippi River Bridge;
MovEBR Projects and Move Ascension projects, including new lanes, roundabouts and numerous intersection improvements; and
The website also provides information and links to help find alternative commute options. Finding viable alternatives to our daily commute can present many challenges. For those looking to carpool, it can be tough finding fellow commuters going the same direction within the same window of time. That’s where the Commuter Krewe program comes in!!
The Commuter Krewe program provides Capital Region businesses and commuters with options and incentives to help reduce congestion on our roads. Its dedicated staff can help:
Connect commuters with ideal carpool partners,
Develop or refine commute/telework policies,
Coordinate educational campaigns in the workplace.
Facilitate vanpool pooling, transit subsidies,
There’s even an app to help track trips so that commuters can see how the changes impact the environment and their wallet. Major partners already participating include AT&T, IBM, LSU, Southern University, and numerous state and local agencies. Learn more at CommuterKrewe.la or call 225.344.RIDE.
